Monthly Archives: August 2012

Brian McHattie’s Motion for Two-Way Streets

The DNA is very excited to see that Brian McHattie has put forward a motion to convert one-way streets to two-way streets.  The full motion can be read here.

The Downtown Transportation Master Plan is far behind schedule and it is high time council decides to act on its plans.

The DNA is also pleased to see that McHattie has highlighted the need to convert Cannon and Queen Street.  We have wanted to see Queen Street converted and traffic calming measures implemented for some time.

Please contact our councillor, Jason Farr, to support this motion!

 

The Grand Durand – Hamilton’s Mansions

 

Opening Supercrawl Weekend September 14th and 15th at HIStory & HERitage Museum,  Graham Crawford’s latest multi-media production.

This multi media show is all about the magnificent enormous mansions  located in Hamilton’s historic Durand neighbourhood on streets that include  Ravenscliffe, Aberdeen, Turner, Bay South and more.  See Paul Wilson’s CBC article here for much more.

http://www.cbc.ca/hamilton/talk/story/2012/08/27/hamilton-mansion-durand.html

Former Durand Councillor Vince Agro’s “The Good Doctor” is Up for Readers Choice Giller Prize

Vince Agro's Novel - The Good Doctor

Vince Agro’s novel The Good Doctor has hit the 2012 top 10 list.  You can vote for it by googling “Readers Choice Giller Prize”.

You are allowed to vote once a day until next Friday August 31.   Every computer has a vote because it has it’s own IP number.  Many of you will remember that Vince represented
the Durand  Neighbourhood for many years on City Council, even as mayor for one year.  He always fought to maintain a high quality of life for us.

Vote for The Good Doctor.  Let’s make this beautiful story that features Hamilton, Canada’s Number 1 choice.

Google: The CBC Readers Choice Prize

40th Anniversary Special Wine & Cheese Reception

The Durand Neighbourhood Association invites you to view our newest photo gallery.  Here you will find a collection of photos celebrating  our  Founders, past  and current  Presidents, Board Members,  Politicians, Lawyers, and other Special Guests  who came together June 22, 2012  for our our 40th Anniversary Special Wine and Cheese Reception.

http://www.durandna.com/durand-neighbourhood-community

http://www.durandna.com/durand-neighbourhood-association/photo-gallery/

Coming Soon:  The Celebration continues with a Dinner and Movie Night in the Durand Park Saturday September 22nd, 2012.  Please make sure to mark your calendar and join us.

2012 AGH World Film Festival

2012

The 2012 AGH World Film Festival is almost here! This year’s line-up includes some of the best award-winning films from around the globe.

From Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 30 film lovers will enjoy 29 outstanding feature films from Italy, France, Spain, Japan, Lebanon, Norway, Chile, Burma, Ireland and New Zealand, directed by greats such as by Woody Allen, David Cronenberg, Carlos Saura and Wim Wenders.

Join us on Wednesday, September 5 for Trailers & Teasers when we officially announce this year’s line-up of outstanding films! See you at the Art Gallery of Hamilton at 7 pm.

Highlights of the 2012 AGH World Film Festival include:

An Architectural series entitled Urban Revival Films: Explorations in City Planning, Design and Architecture and presented in partnership with Renew Hamilton.
Script Showcase, a short script or screen play read aloud by professional actors. Moderated by an industry professional, audience members will listen and learn about what it takes to create a successful script. The chosen script will receive feedback by an audience of fellow writers, actors, filmmakers and film lovers. The event will be held at the AGH Design Annex on Friday, September 28 at 8 pm.
The inaugural Cinema Hamilton Awards, created to celebrate the artistic excellence represented by Hamilton’s film community. The Cinema Hamilton Awards gala will be held on September 30 and will close the 2012 AGH World Film Festival. Tickets are $10.

2012 AGH World Film Festival Passes are on sale now!

Festival Pass: Access to all films and events.
All access passes (“Film Lover”) can be picked up at the AGH after September 5. Pass-holders can access all screenings and events, however, you MUST arrive early in order to ensure a seat. Fifteen minutes before a film is scheduled to start, empty seats will be sold to the rush line. Passes may be shared by more than one person, however, a pass can only be used once at the same film or event.

20-Pack: 20 film tickets for the price of 17.
Official 20-Pack punch cards can be picked up at the AGH after September 5, or exchange your online receipt at your first screening.

10-Pack: 10 film tickets for the price of 9.
Official 10-Pack punch cards can be picked up at the AGH after September 5, or exchange your online receipt at your first screening.

Event Tickets: Just show up to your event and exchange your online receipt for an official ticket. *20-Pack and 10-Pack punch cards are not valid at events.

TICKET QUESTIONS? Contact Alyson MacGregor at 905.527.6610 ext. 252, or email ticketing@artgalleryofhamilton.com.

Visit www.aghfilmfest.com and stay up-to-date with what’s happening at the 2012 AGH World Film Festival.